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Cheap flights from Des Moines to British Columbia from C$ 174

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to British Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 370

One-way from

C$ 174

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 610
13/6-20/6
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 41m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
12/6
  • 12/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 37m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (C$ 320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to British Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to British Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Fri 13/61:24 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/67:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 370
Fri 13/61:24 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/611:05 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 475
Fri 13/61:24 p.m.DSM - YYJ
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/67:00 a.m.YYJ - DSM
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 511
Wed 11/610:59 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops8h 49mDelta
Wed 18/66:15 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Deal found 29/4C$ 576
Fri 13/65:20 p.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops15h 22mAir Canada
Fri 20/68:25 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops13h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 583
Fri 13/65:23 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop19h 36mWestJet
Fri 20/66:15 a.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop8h 57mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 605
Fri 13/65:00 a.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop19h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/66:29 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 645
Sat 24/55:30 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop24h 18mWestJet
Sat 7/69:15 a.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop6h 48mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 681
Thu 19/67:24 a.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop17h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 28/611:54 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop15h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 682
Thu 29/55:20 p.m.DSM - YYC
1 stop5h 28mAir Canada
Wed 4/612:55 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 695
Sun 11/55:11 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/57:00 a.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops14h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 725
Fri 13/65:23 p.m.DSM - YYJ
2 stops28h 19mWestJet
Fri 20/610:20 a.m.YYJ - DSM
2 stops21h 59mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 839

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Des Moines

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British Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

1:24 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

1 stop11h 01m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 20/6

7:00 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 40m

C$ 370

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 15/8

1:36 p.m.-8:02 p.m.

1 stop7h 26m

Calgary

Sun 17/8

11:05 a.m.-11:27 p.m.

1 stop11h 22m

C$ 468

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 11/5

5:45 a.m.-9:51 a.m.

1 stop6h 06m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/5

3:30 p.m.-11:39 p.m.

1 stop6h 09m

C$ 500

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

1:24 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 41m

Victoria Intl

Fri 20/6

7:00 a.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 40m

C$ 511

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 12/6

7:24 a.m.-11:29 p.m.

1 stop17h 05m

Calgary

Thu 19/6

1:27 p.m.-9:07 a.m.

1 stop18h 40m

C$ 588

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

5:23 p.m.-10:59 a.m.

1 stop19h 36m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 20/6

6:15 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 605

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 19/6

9:37 a.m.-10:58 p.m.

1 stop15h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Sat 28/6

6:00 a.m.-12:06 a.m.

1 stop16h 06m

C$ 623

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Wed 2/7

10:18 a.m.-6:28 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Calgary

Sat 5/7

9:15 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop6h 51m

C$ 662

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Sun 11/5

5:45 a.m.-1:12 p.m.

2 stops9h 27m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/5

7:00 a.m.-11:39 p.m.

2 stops14h 39m

C$ 673

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 15/8

6:53 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 32m

Calgary

Sun 17/8

7:00 a.m.-4:37 p.m.

2 stops8h 37m

C$ 742

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to British Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia (average of C$ 144). Flying from Des Moines to British Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in British Columbia by month

Plan your trip to British Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in British Columbia ranges from 36.0 - 189.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 189.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit British Columbia when rainfall is around 36.0 mm.

Temperature in British Columbia by month

Plan your trip to British Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to British Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing British Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to British Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to British Columbia. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to British Columbia, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    If you book a flight to British Columbia from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to British Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 221. Air Canada flights start at C$ 228 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 237 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to British Columbia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to British Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to British Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to British Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to British Columbia (average of C$ 144). Flying from Des Moines to British Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 262). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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